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scoot

verb
\ ˈsküt How to pronounce scoot (audio) \
scooted; scooting; scoots

Definition of scoot

intransitive verb

1 : to move swiftly
2 : to slide especially while seated scoot over and let me sit down

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Other Words from scoot

scoot noun

Examples of scoot in a Sentence

She talked to us for a few minutes before scooting off to some appointment. She scooted her chair back a few inches.
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Recent Examples on the Web

After all, scooting through your next text message would ruin the scooter’s day. — Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, "Letters: Keep the Clean Power Plan; Don’t blame the scooter; America can do better on climate; Hall of Fame is run by louts (6/25/19)," 26 June 2019 Users are scooting along sidewalks and The 606 trail – two places where they are banned – as well as riding against street traffic. — Chicago Tribune Staff, chicagotribune.com, "Daywatch: Scooters popular, but safety rules aren’t, a gerrymandering win for Illinois Democrats and other things to know to start your day," 28 June 2019

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First Known Use of scoot

1758, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for scoot

perhaps alteration of earlier scout, of unknown origin

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More Definitions for scoot

scoot

verb

English Language Learners Definition of scoot

informal
: to go or leave suddenly and quickly
chiefly US : to move (yourself, your chair, etc.) a short distance in a particular direction

scoot

verb
\ ˈsküt How to pronounce scoot (audio) \
scooted; scooting

Kids Definition of scoot

: to go suddenly and quickly
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